An early 17th century provincial silver Seal-top spoon

An early 17th century provincial silver Seal-top spoon,

by Joseph Lingley II, Chester circa 1620-40,

fig-shaped bowl, faceted stem with a gilded seal-top finial, prick-dot initialled 'I.F' over 'R.C' '1641', length 16cm, approx. weight 1.4oz.

Provenance:

The Richardson Collection.

Sanda Lipton.

A Private Collection.

S.J. Shrubsole, 12 December 1974 for £165.